1960s Rudi Gernreich for Harmon Knits Deep Front Plunge Black Dress designer-ceil-chapman Total length: 26" from mid-neck

Total length: 26" from mid-neck to bottom hem

If you look at the photo of the op held at The Met you see how it looks fully closed

The outer dress is lightweight and floats over and inner silk under dress and the sleeves are left as a single layer of silk

It is unlined and buttons down the back to the waist

It is honestly just wonderful and even better in person

1960s Rudi Gernreich for Harmon Knits Deep Front Plunge Black Dress designer-ceil-chapman Total length: 26" from mid-neckRudi Gernreich was known for having some of the most innovative and dynamic fashion of the 1960s. His clothes made a social statement for ideas like sexual freedom, by making pieces that highlighted the female body in an unrestricted way. The Harmon knitwear line was sold at his Seventh Avenue showroom alongside his own label as of 1964. This is a wonderful and rare example of his work during this time period and it is also just a really terrific